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I Am Suffering From Depression And Generalized Anxiety Disorder(major Problem).

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2020

Question: I am suffering from depression and generalized anxiety disorder(major problem). And i feel heaviness in chest due to anxiety and have sleeping problem as well. My doctor prescribed me Nexito Fort for anxiety issues. But i am having the sexual side effects due to this . Can you please prescribe me some medicine for generalized anxiety disorder that doesn't has any sexual side effects ? I feel repeated heaviness in chest. Can i take stablon ?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tianeptine, mirtazapine or bupropion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
There are few medications for anxiety which does not cause sexual side effects. These are:
1. Mirtazapine
2. Tianeptine (stablon)
3. Bupropion.

Any of these drugs can be taken.

Sthalon is a safe choice but as all are prescription drugs, so please discuss with your doctor before starting any drug.
All the best.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (49 minutes later)

Thank you sir. I will continue with Stablon. I am having insomnia also and not able to sleep . Please suggest me some sleeping pill which doesn't causes side effects and create habbit.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Melatonin

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Melatonin is a safe alternative which can help in sleep. It's tablets are available over the counter in market.

All the best.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad